Environment

“From the beginning, the Arcata Ridge Trail project required broad-based community support to be a success and this community has really stepped up and supported this project with funding, enthusiastic support and on the ground volunteer sweat and labor,” Andre said. “Strong community support and local financial contributions makes it so much easier for... »

There have been attempts to establish a comparable Friends of the Arcata Forest organization at times, but the concept never caught on. Now, though, the well-established Humboldt Trail Council (HTC) has taken the Arcata Community Forest (ACF) under their wing. »

An orientation and initial organizing meeting for all interested volunteers will be held Thursday, Feb. 28 at 6 p.m. in the Council Chamber at Arcata City Hall. Contact Rees Hughes at (707) 826-0163 or hughes@humboldt.edu with any questions. »

A $180,000 grant is anticipated, leaving an estimated $10,000 gap. Those wishing to assist with closing that funding gap may make a donation via the Humboldt Area Foundation website, make a check out to the City of Arcata Forest Fund and send or deliver it to City Hall, or donate auction items to and... »

Prior to 2008, images were pricey and accessed at a rate of about 20,000 per year. Since, it is offered open source and the use has grown to three-plus million and is expected to continue to climb with the improved imaging available on Landsat 8. »

Arcata’s Forest Management Committee (FMC) is a City Council appointed technical advisory committee with expertise in forest ecology, wildlife, fisheries, geology and watershed management. The FMC met and discussed the potential for a sister forest arrangement with Belize and they enthusiastically endorsed the concept. »

The 16th Annual Arcata Eye Ball takes place Saturday, March 9 at the Arcata Theatre Lounge. Admission is $15; doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are available at Wildberries Marketplace, People’s Records, Wildwood Music, California Welcome Center, The Works and at arcatatheatre.com. »